ZIP 38464 (Lawrenceburg, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38464: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lawrence County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 187 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lawrence County compares with Tennessee
Lawrence County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lawrence County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lawrence County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 33.7 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 44% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.4 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.48 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.2% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 50% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 32.6% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 1.5× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.0% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 53% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.0% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 10.5% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 60% below the state |
Compared with Tennessee, Lawrence County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Lawrence County: 1 in 34 garbage-truck share of crashes is 2.9%, against 1.9% for Tennessee.
Overview
Police reported 187 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lawrence County since 2015: 94 people were injured and 12 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 23 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 13.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 3.7%.
November through March accounts for 36.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in Tennessee.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (11.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.2% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
US-43 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 38464 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-64 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 2.7%, compared with 1.9% in Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 38464 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lawrence County.
- Check whether your routes use US-43, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 32.6% of truck crashes here, more than Tennessee; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Lawrence County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-43 | 6 |
| US-64 | 4 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lawrence County) |
|---|---|
| US-43 | 20 |
| SR-43N | 17 |
| N Locust Ave | 11 |
| US-64 | 10 |
| SR-64E | 8 |
| SR-43S | 7 |
| Lexington Hwy | 6 |
| Iron City Rd | 5 |
ZIP 38464 at a glance
| Population | 23,504 |
| Density | 34 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $50,853 |
| Median home value | $179,053 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lawrence County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 10 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 12 | +13% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 13 | +11% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 17 | +31% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 17. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38464
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 38464?
Lawrence County has had 187 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 94 people and killing 12.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 38464?
Since 2015, US-43 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 38464: 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 38464?
Truck crashes in Lawrence County peak in May, with 13.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 38464?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Lawrence County since 2015 (2.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 38464 compare with Tennessee?
Per 100,000 residents, Lawrence County has 33.7 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 38464?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.